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Anchuruli-Dreams pastoral
Anchuruli is a wonderful picnic spot at Idukki. Its an extension of Idukki dam and situates in the back side of the dam. The name Anchuruli is derived from five small hills visible in water when the water level is low and these hills resembles five inverted vessels. May be a tourist, who after seeing the hills immersed in water like inverted vessels might have given the name.
Another attraction of Anchuruli is the large circular tunnel with 4 km length, which brings water from Erattayar dam to the Idukki reservoir. When the flow of the water is less strong, one could see a small light at the end of the tunnel. During monsoon, the water flows through the tunnel forms into a magnificent waterfall there.
Location
10 km from Kattappana
How to reach
By road: Deviate 3 km from Kanchiyar on Kattappana-Kottayam road.
Best season
Aug-May
Stay
Stay at Kattappana
Tips
Stay away from slippery rocks
Don't try to swim in the reservoir
What to do
Reach in mornings and evenings.
Try to go through the tunnel with due care and proper guidance when the water flow is less strong
Contact
Kanchiyar Grama panchayath
Ph: 04868 272211
Anchuruli is a wonderful picnic spot at Idukki. Its an extension of Idukki dam and situates in the back side of the dam. The name Anchuruli is derived from five small hills visible in water when the water level is low and these hills resembles five inverted vessels. May be a tourist, who after seeing the hills immersed in water like inverted vessels might have given the name.
Another attraction of Anchuruli is the large circular tunnel with 4 km length, which brings water from Erattayar dam to the Idukki reservoir. When the flow of the water is less strong, one could see a small light at the end of the tunnel. During monsoon, the water flows through the tunnel forms into a magnificent waterfall there.
Location
10 km from Kattappana
How to reach
By road: Deviate 3 km from Kanchiyar on Kattappana-Kottayam road.
Best season
Aug-May
Stay
Stay at Kattappana
Tips
Stay away from slippery rocks
Don't try to swim in the reservoir
What to do
Reach in mornings and evenings.
Try to go through the tunnel with due care and proper guidance when the water flow is less strong
Contact
Kanchiyar Grama panchayath
Ph: 04868 272211
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